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- the present disclosure relates generally to wearing apparel and, more specifically, to undergarments that that are uniquely constructed to absorb fluids, such as those associated with sweat and lactation, in either prescribed areas of the undergarment or throughout the totality thereof.
- Undergarments may provide several functions, such as shaping the wearer's body, supporting parts of the body (e.g., during exercise), and offering protection to outer clothing.
- Undergarments can include everything from men's undershirts and women's brassieres or bras to their underwear.
- Bras were initially manufactured by small production companies and supplied to retailers. The term “cup” was not used until 1916, and manufacturers relied on stretchable cups to accommodate different sized breasts. Women with larger or pendulous breasts had the choice of long-line bras, built-up backs, wedge-shaped inserts between the cups, wider straps, power latex, firm bands under the cup, and light boning.
- bras are form-fitting undergarments that perform the function of supporting a woman's breasts.
- Swimsuits, camisoles, and backless dresses may be made with built-in support.
- Bras are complex garments made of many parts, with standards and methods of measurement varying widely.
- Men's undershirts are also form-fitting undergarments.
- a common problem faced by men and women is when they sweat due to hot flashes, other medical conditions such as hyperhidrosis, anxiety, etc., due to heat and other weather conditions, or because they have large breasts, the sweat seeps through the undergarments to their outer garment. Many people also suffer from primary local hyperhidrosis. The symptoms of primary focal hyperhidrosis are fairly specific. It's called “local” because it only affects specific parts of the body, such as the underarms, breasts/chest, groin, etc. Symptoms also tend to be symmetrical, occurring on both sides equally. Women, especially with bigger breasts, suffer from localized sweats, especially under their breasts.
- Another problem is leaking that is related to breastfeeding.
- Leaking or spraying breasts are a natural part of a woman's nursing experience. Leaking can occur when the milk ejection reflex (“MER”), also referred to as the let-down reflex, is unintentionally triggered by various stimuli outside of nursing.
- the breasts can leak colostrum (the milk produced right around childbirth, which is rich in protein and antibodies) or the breastmilk that is produced after the early colostrum period.
- Unintentional triggers of the MER can be a woman thinking about her baby, hearing a crying baby, or when her breasts become uncomfortably full—e.g., when a woman's baby starts going longer between feedings, she is in a situation where she isn't able to nurse as often as she usually does, the baby starts sleeping through the night, or she goes back to work and is not able to pump on a regular schedule. Sometimes, a warm shower can trigger a leak. And sometimes it can even happen while she is asleep. Some women experience leaking from one breast while they are nursing their baby on the other breast. In fact, a woman's breasts can continue to leak for weeks, months, or even years after she stops nursing.
- conventional bras do not help prevent the sweat and milk or colostrum from leaking out of the bra and onto the shirt because of inadequate absorbing features.
- the leaking of milk, colostrum, or even sweat creates stains on the undergarments and the outer shirts or other garments that are visible to the public.
- Conventional bras do not have the soft padding that this tenderness requires, and thus are uncomfortable and/or hurt the woman's breasts while also not performing the required absorbing feature.
- the leak-proof barrier is generally in contact with the breast and nipples and may create irritation and soreness, particularly if the nipples stay too moist due to the wet pad being directly in touch with the breasts without any other insulating layers.
- the thick absorbent pad is bulky and uncomfortable to wear. Additionally, the leak-proof barrier and thick absorbent pad may entrap moisture within the undergarment, thereby increasing the risk of yeast infections.
- pads are disposable and not reusable and the cost of purchasing the pads may be an economic burden since it may add up to a significant sum per year. Additionally, the waste produced is environmentally unsustainable. Moreover, the pads may be positioned incorrectly or sized incorrectly, which adds to their low efficacy and discomfort. Finally, the available pads are cumbersome to use since a woman must remember to put on and change her pads, or wash previously worn reusable ones, each time she has to use them.
- undergarments such as undershirts and bras, which eliminate the need for using disposable pads while effectively absorbing liquid flow and preventing sweat, leaked milk, and other bodily fluids from seeping through to the outer garment. Additionally, it is desirable that the undergarments provide stain prevention, moisture-wicking, antimicrobial management, and skin comfort.
- the present disclosure addresses these particular needs, as will be described in greater detail below.
- a moisture absorbing undergarment comprising a body having a front section shaped to cover at least a portion of a wearer's chest area.
- the body is configured to be maintainable on the wearer's upper body such that the at least a portion of the wearer's chest area is covered by the front section.
- the front section of the body is provided with a multi-layer construction.
- such construction includes a first layer fabricated from a soft, pliable material adapted to be placeable into contact with and provide a wicking effect drawing moisture from the wearer's chest area, a second layer disposed adjacent the first layer and fabricated from a material having prescribed moisture absorption properties, a third layer disposed adjacent the second layer and fabricated from an at least partially moisture blocking material, and a fourth layer disposed adjacent the third layer and fabricated from a material which defines an exteriorly presented surface of the front section and has prescribed aesthetic and tactile characteristics.
- the third layer is preferably laminated to the fourth layer, and may comprise a breathable, elastic polyurethane film.
- the second layer may be secured to the third layer via a prescribed attachment modality as maintains the second layer in substantially abutting contact with the third layer.
- the first layer may be secured to the second layer via a prescribed attachment modality as maintains the first layer in substantially abutting contact with the second layer.
- the first layer may comprise a knit fabric having a first side positionable into contact with the wearer and a second side facing the second layer, with one or both of the first and second sides being treated with one of a hydrophilic composition and a hydrophobic composition.
- one of the first and seconds sides of the knit fabric may be treated with the hydrophilic composition, and the remaining one of the first and second sides is treated with the hydrophobic composition.
- the first layer and the second layer may collectively define at least one pocket therebetween sized and configured to removably accommodate an ancillary absorption layer adapted to supplement the moisture absorption properties of the second layer.
- the body may further define an opposed pair of side sections generally positionable under respective ones of the wearer's arms, and a back section extensible along the wearer's back, with each of the front, side and backs sections is provided with the multi-layer construction.
- the front section may define a pair of cup portions adapted to accommodate the wearer's breasts, a cradle portion which underlies the cup portions, and a center gore portion extending at least partially between the cup portions, with the cup, cradle and center gore portions each being provided with the multi-layer construction.
- first, second, third and fourth layers in each of the cradle and center gore portions may be operatively secured to each other in a manner which effectively maintains them in substantially abutting contact with each other, with the first layer and the second layer in each of the cup portions collectively define at least one pocket therebetween sized and configured to removably accommodate the aforementioned ancillary absorption layer adapted to supplement the moisture absorption properties of the second layer. Further, each of the cup portions may define a slot sized and configured to provide access into a respective one of the pockets.
- FIG. 1A is a front-elevational view of a first exemplary undergarment constructed in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIG. 1B is a rear-elevational view of the undergarment shown in FIG. 1A ;
- FIG. 1C is a right side-elevational view of the undergarment shown in FIG. 1A , the left side-elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
- FIG. 2 is a rear-elevational view of a second exemplary undergarment constructed in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIG. 3A is a front-elevational view of a third exemplary undergarment constructed in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIG. 3B is a rear-elevational view of the undergarment shown in FIG. 3A ;
- FIG. 4A is a front-elevational view of a fourth exemplary undergarment constructed in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIG. 4B is a rear-elevational view of the undergarment shown in FIG. 3A ;
- FIG. 5 is an exploded, cross-sectional view at least a portion of each of the exemplary undergarments shown in FIGS. 1A-1C and 2-4 , depicting the multi-layer, moisture absorbing construction thereof;
- FIG. 6A is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 5 , depicting a non-exploded, exemplary implementation of the multi-layer, moisture absorbing construction particularly suited to accommodate the optional, removable insertion of an ancillary absorption layer;
- FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 6A , but further depicting the ancillary absorption layer as removably inserted into the pocket defined within the multi-layer, moisture absorbing construction;
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIGS. 6A and 6B , but depicting a first contemplated variant of the multi-layer, moisture absorbing construction shown therein;
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIGS. 6A and 6B , but depicting a second contemplated variant of the multi-layer, moisture absorbing construction shown therein.
- FIGS. 1A-1C depict a moisture absorbing undergarment 10 constructed in accordance with a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the undergarment 10 is a bra comprising a body 12 .
- the body 12 includes a front section 14 shaped to cover at least a portion of a wearer's chest area.
- the front section 14 defines several discrete regions. These regions include a spaced pair of cup portions 16 adapted to accommodate the wearer's breasts, a cradle portion 18 which underlies the cup portions 16 , and a center gore portion 20 which extends at least partially between the cup portions 16 .
- the body 14 is configured to be maintainable on the wearer's upper body such that the at least a portion of the wearer's chest area is covered by the front section 14 .
- the body 14 further defines an opposed pair of side sections 22 generally positionable under respective ones of the wearer's arms, and a back section 24 extensible along the wearer's back.
- the back section 24 is further segregated into an opposed, generally identical pair of wing segments 26 which are releasably attachable to each other.
- the releasable attachment of the wing segments 26 to each other is facilitated by complementary sets of hooks and eyes.
- fastening modalities including but not limited to complementary snaps, clasps, hook and loop fastener material, etc., may be used to facilitate the releasable attachment of the wing sections 26 to each other without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.
- each of the straps 28 includes a first (front) end attached to a respective one of the cup portions 18 of the front section 14 , and an opposed second (back) end attached to a respective one of the wing segments 26 of the back section 24 .
- Any one of numerous permanent or selectively releasable of attachment modalities may be used to facilitate the attachment of the straps 28 to the remainder of the undergarment 10 .
- the construction 30 includes a first layer 32 fabricated from a soft, pliable material adapted to be placeable into contact with and provide a wicking effect drawing moisture from the wearer's chest area.
- the first layer 32 may comprise a knit fabric having a first side 34 positionable into contact with the wearer and an opposed second side 36 . It is contemplated that one or both of the first and second sides 34 , 36 may be treated with one of a hydrophilic composition and a hydrophobic composition. Alternatively, one of the first and seconds sides 34 , 36 of the first layer 32 may be treated with the hydrophilic composition, with the remaining one of the first and second sides 34 , 36 being treated with the hydrophobic composition. Further, the weave density of the knit fabric may be selected in accordance with desired wicking efficacy, the density being correlated to the size of moisture transmission paths defined through the knit fabric.
- the construction 30 comprises a second layer 38 which is disposed adjacent the first layer 32 , the second side 36 of the first layer 32 thus facing the second layer 38 .
- the second layer 38 is preferably fabricated from a material having prescribed moisture absorption properties.
- the second layer 38 is fabricated from a liquid or moisture absorbing material (e.g., cotton, a cotton blend, an absorbent foam, modal, viscose-based fiber, etc.) with a weight in the range of from about 180-300 g/m 2 .
- a liquid or moisture absorbing material e.g., cotton, a cotton blend, an absorbent foam, modal, viscose-based fiber, etc.
- a weight in the range of from about 180-300 g/m 2 .
- those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that other moisture absorbing materials provided in differing weights may be used for the second layer 38 without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.
- the construction 30 further comprises a third layer 40 disposed adjacent the second layer 38 .
- the third layer 40 is fabricated from an at least partially moisture blocking material.
- a fourth layer 42 which is disposed adjacent the third layer 40 and fabricated from a material which defines an exteriorly presented surface of at least a portion of the front section 14 , and has prescribed aesthetic and tactile characteristics.
- the third layer 40 is preferably laminated to the fourth layer 42 , though it is also contemplated that such third and fourth layers 40 , 42 need not necessarily be bonded to each other in the construction 30 .
- the third layer 40 may comprise a breathable, elastic polyurethane film.
- the composite structure achieved by the lamination of the third and fourth layers 40 , 42 to each other can be selected in accordance with the teachings of Applicant's U.S. Pat. No. 8,117,675 entitled “Waterproof Panty” and issued Feb. 21, 2012, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- the second layer 38 will be secured to the third layer 40 via a prescribed attachment modality as maintains the second layer 38 in substantially continuous, abutting contact with the third layer 40 .
- attachment modalities may include stitching or adhesives, though the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to any particular modality.
- the attachment of the third and fourth layers 38 , 40 to each other may be effectuated such that the contact therebetween is intermittent rather than substantially continuous.
- the construction 30 may be implemented in the manner shown in FIG. 5 wherein the third layer 38 is not attached or secured to the fourth layer 40 , except at perhaps peripheral regions as may be necessary to complete the fabrication of the undergarment 10 .
- the third layer 38 is attached to the fourth layer 40 in the exemplary construction 30 shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B , it is contemplated that the first layer 32 will not be attached to the second layer 38 , at least in prescribed areas of the front section 14 , and notably the cup portions 16 of the front section 14 .
- at least portions of the first and second layers 32 , 38 collectively define at least one pocket 44 therebetween which is sized and configured to removably accommodate an ancillary absorption layer 46 adapted to supplement the moisture absorption properties of the second layer 38 .
- the construction 30 integrated into the front section 14 defines two separate and distinct pockets 44 centrally positioned within respective ones of the cup portions 16 . Each pocket 44 is sized and configured to accommodate a respective ancillary absorption layer 46 .
- each ancillary absorption layer 46 takes the form of a generally circular absorption pad. While each pad and its corresponding pocket 44 may have complementary circular configurations, sizes and shapes other than those shown in FIGS. 1 A- 1 C are contemplated to be within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Additionally, each pad and its associated pocket 44 need not necessarily have complementary configurations.
- the absorption layer 46 (e.g., pad) may be fabricated from materials having prescribed moisture absorption properties, including but not limited to those described above in relation to the second layer 38 . The material selection may be such that the absorption layer 46 may be subjected to repeated washings when removed from its corresponding pocket 44 without suffering rapid, undue degradation. Conversely, the absorption layer 46 may disposable. As seen in FIG.
- the undergarment 10 is provided with a pair of elongate slots or slits 48 within respective ones of the cup portions 16 , each of which provides access to the interior of a respective one of the pockets 44 to allow for the advancement of the absorption layer 46 into its associated pocket 44 , and removal of the absorption layer 46 from therewithin.
- FIG. 7 there is shown a construction 30 a which is a variant of the construction 30 , and may be integrated into the undergarment 10 in substitution for or in addition to the construction 30 .
- the sole distinction between the constructions 30 , 30 a lies in the first layer 32 in the construction 30 a being secured to the second layer 38 via a prescribed attachment modality as maintains the first layer 32 in substantially continuous, abutting contact with the second layer 38 , i.e., no pocket 44 is defined therebetween.
- Such attachment modalities may include stitching or adhesives, though the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to any particular modality.
- the attachment of the first and second layers 32 , 38 to each other may be effectuated such that the contact therebetween is intermittent rather than substantially continuous.
- FIG. 8 there is shown a construction 30 b which is another variant of the construction 30 , and may itself be integrated into the undergarment 10 in substitution for or in addition to the construction 30 .
- the sole distinction between the constructions 30 , 30 b lies in elimination of the second layer 38 in the construction 30 b such that the pocket 44 is defined between the first and third layers 32 , 40 .
- the construction 30 b is modified such that the first layer 32 is secured to the third layer 40 via a prescribed attachment modality (such as those described above) as maintains the first layer 32 in substantially continuous, abutting contact with the third layer 40 , i.e., no pocket 44 is defined therebetween.
- the chest/breast covering front section 14 of the undergarment 10 is that which is arguably the most essential to providing the moisture absorbing properties of the present disclosure
- a typical implementation of the undergarment 10 will entail fabricating at least the cup portions 16 from either the construction 30 (with the two pockets 44 ), the construction 30 a (with no pockets 44 ), the construction 30 b (with no second layer 38 but with two pockets 44 ), or the aforementioned variant of the construction 30 b (with no second layer 38 and no pockets 44 ).
- the undergarment 10 may be fabricated from some iteration of the multi-layer construction, albeit typically one without pockets 44 (such as the construction 30 a or variant of the construction 30 b ) to provide moisture/perspiration absorbing and/or transmission blocking qualities.
- areas of the undergarment 10 susceptible to perspiration exposure such as the cradle portion 18 which underlies the cup portions 16 , the center gore portion 20 , the side sections 22 , and the back section 24 may, in addition to the cup portions 16 , be fabricated from any one or more multi-layer construction iterations alone or in any combination.
- the exteriorly presented layer included in each such construction may differ based on aesthetic, tactile, or other preferences/considerations.
- the layer 42 of the multi-layer construction used for the cup portions 16 may differ the layer 42 of the multi-layer construction used for the cradle portion 18 , which in turn may differ from the layer 42 of the multi-layer construction used for the center gore portion 20 .
- the undergarment 200 differs from the undergarment 10 described above only in that it comprises a nursing bra wherein the cup portions 16 are releasably engaged to respective ones of the straps 28 as allows them to be selectively folded downwardly as the undergarment 200 is being worn.
- the straps are further attached to respective ones of pair of support panels 202 which are operative to maintain the undergarment 200 on the upper body of the wearer when either or both of the cup portions 16 are detached from the corresponding one of the straps 28 .
- the undergarment 300 differs from the undergarment 10 described above in that it comprises a nursing sleep bra having a body 312 with a front section 314 predominantly defined by a partially overlapping pair of cup panels 316 in substitution for the cup portions 16 shown in FIGS. 1A-1C and 2 above.
- the body 312 also includes a back section 324 , a pair of shoulder sections 328 which are each adapted to span a respective one of the wearer's shoulders and define continuous transitions from respective ones of the cup panels 316 to the back section 324 , and an opposed pair of side sections 322 which also define continuous transitions from respective ones of the cup panels 316 to the back section 324 .
- Each of these panels/sections is amenable to having any iteration of the multi-layer construction integrated therein.
- each of the cup panels 316 is fabricated in accordance with the construction 30 , and thus includes the pockets 44 which accommodate respective absorption layers 46 /pads.
- the undergarment 400 differs from the undergarment 10 described above in that it comprises a sports bra having a body 412 with a front section 414 predominantly defined by a breast covering region 416 in substitution for the cup portions 16 shown in FIGS. 1A-1C and 2 above.
- the body 412 also includes a back section 424 , a pair of shoulder sections 428 which are each adapted to span a respective one of the wearer's shoulders and define continuous transitions from the front section 414 to the back section 424 , and an opposed pair of side sections 422 which also define continuous transitions from the front section 414 to the back section 424 .
- Each of these sections is amenable to having any iteration of the multi-layer construction integrated therein.
- at least the breast covering region 416 of the front section 414 is fabricated in accordance with the construction 30 , and thus includes the pockets 44 which accommodate respective absorption layers 46 /pads.
- a single pocket 44 may be defined therein which accommodates a single absorption layer 46 /pad of suitable size to span both the wearer's breasts.
- any of the aforementioned iterations of the multi-layer construction may be integrated in any of the aforementioned combinations into corresponding areas or regions of wearing apparel items other than for undergarments, including tank tops, T-shirts, etc., without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.
- the materials described in specific embodiments herein may be substituted by materials that would be recognizable as compatible by those skilled in the art.
- any chemicals, compounds, stains, dyes, and other treatments or elements of the garment, its design, or the process by which it is created may be substituted with other known materials recognized by those skilled in art, including but not limited to hydrophilic elements, hydrophobic elements, sealants, foams, and others.
- the various components or subparts of any embodiment may also be substituted and used with other subparts of other embodiments and various combinations thereof provided the claimed functionalities or general purpose of the design is preserved.
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Description
- This application relates to and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/501,013 filed May 3, 2017 and entitled “MOISTURE-WICKING ANTI-LEAK UNDERGARMENTS,” the specification and drawings of which are provided as Appendix A hereto, incorporated herein by reference.
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- The present disclosure relates generally to wearing apparel and, more specifically, to undergarments that that are uniquely constructed to absorb fluids, such as those associated with sweat and lactation, in either prescribed areas of the undergarment or throughout the totality thereof.
- Undergarments may provide several functions, such as shaping the wearer's body, supporting parts of the body (e.g., during exercise), and offering protection to outer clothing. Undergarments can include everything from men's undershirts and women's brassieres or bras to their underwear.
- Wearing a garment to support the chests or breasts may date back to ancient Greece. Women wore an apodesmos, later stethodesme, mastodesmos and mastodeton, all meaning “breast-band”, a band of wool or linen that was wrapped across the chests or breasts and tied or pinned at the back. Fragments of linen textiles found in East Tyrol in Austria dated to between 1440 and 1485 are believed to have been bras. Two of them had cups made from two pieces of linen sewn with fabric that extended to the bottom of the torso with a row of six eyelets for fastening with a lace or string. One had two shoulder straps and was decorated with lace in the cleavage. From the 16th century, the undergarments of wealthier women in the Western world were dominated by the corset, which pushed the breasts upwards. In the later 19th century, clothing designers began experimenting with alternatives, splitting the corset into multiple parts: a girdle-like restraining device for the lower torso, and devices that suspended the breasts from the shoulder to the upper torso.
- Women have played a large part in the design and manufacture of the bra, accounting for half the patents filed. The Dresden-based German Christine Hardt patented the first modern brassiere in 1899. Sigmund Lindauer from Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt, Germany, developed a brassiere for mass production in 1912 and patented it in 1913. It was mass-produced by Mechanischen Trikotweberei Ludwig Maier and Cie. in Boblingen, Germany. In the United States, Mary Phelps Jacob received a patent in 1914 for the first brassiere design that is recognized as the basis for modern bras. Mass production in the early-20th century made the garment widely available to women in the United States, England, Western Europe, and other countries influenced by western fashion. Metal shortages in World War I encouraged the end of the corset. Bras were initially manufactured by small production companies and supplied to retailers. The term “cup” was not used until 1916, and manufacturers relied on stretchable cups to accommodate different sized breasts. Women with larger or pendulous breasts had the choice of long-line bras, built-up backs, wedge-shaped inserts between the cups, wider straps, power latex, firm bands under the cup, and light boning.
- Typically, bras are form-fitting undergarments that perform the function of supporting a woman's breasts. Swimsuits, camisoles, and backless dresses may be made with built-in support. Bras are complex garments made of many parts, with standards and methods of measurement varying widely. Men's undershirts are also form-fitting undergarments.
- A common problem faced by men and women is when they sweat due to hot flashes, other medical conditions such as hyperhidrosis, anxiety, etc., due to heat and other weather conditions, or because they have large breasts, the sweat seeps through the undergarments to their outer garment. Many people also suffer from primary local hyperhidrosis. The symptoms of primary focal hyperhidrosis are fairly specific. It's called “local” because it only affects specific parts of the body, such as the underarms, breasts/chest, groin, etc. Symptoms also tend to be symmetrical, occurring on both sides equally. Women, especially with bigger breasts, suffer from localized sweats, especially under their breasts. Many women have a tendency to perspire around their bra line, especially when under stress, at work, or when performing physical activity. Excessive unwanted perspiration can result in embarrassing odors, sweat stains, or eventually discoloration of the surrounding clothes. Excessive perspiration can also lead to the need to constantly wash the affected bras, which increases the amount of wear and tear on those bras and thus requires that they be replaced more often. It can be expensive to have to constantly replace worn down bras, especially for women with a unique bra size who must specially order bras to fit their specific measurements. A similar problem is also faced by men who have male breasts. However, conventional undergarments do not help prevent the seeping or transmission of sweat from the body of the wearer to the outer garment.
- Another problem is leaking that is related to breastfeeding. For all of the known benefits of breastfeeding, one major challenge is leaking. Leaking or spraying breasts are a natural part of a woman's nursing experience. Leaking can occur when the milk ejection reflex (“MER”), also referred to as the let-down reflex, is unintentionally triggered by various stimuli outside of nursing. The breasts can leak colostrum (the milk produced right around childbirth, which is rich in protein and antibodies) or the breastmilk that is produced after the early colostrum period. Unintentional triggers of the MER can be a woman thinking about her baby, hearing a crying baby, or when her breasts become uncomfortably full—e.g., when a woman's baby starts going longer between feedings, she is in a situation where she isn't able to nurse as often as she usually does, the baby starts sleeping through the night, or she goes back to work and is not able to pump on a regular schedule. Sometimes, a warm shower can trigger a leak. And sometimes it can even happen while she is asleep. Some women experience leaking from one breast while they are nursing their baby on the other breast. In fact, a woman's breasts can continue to leak for weeks, months, or even years after she stops nursing.
- Unfortunately, conventional bras do not help prevent the sweat and milk or colostrum from leaking out of the bra and onto the shirt because of inadequate absorbing features. The leaking of milk, colostrum, or even sweat creates stains on the undergarments and the outer shirts or other garments that are visible to the public. Additionally, especially during lactation, a woman's breasts are tender. Conventional bras do not have the soft padding that this tenderness requires, and thus are uncomfortable and/or hurt the woman's breasts while also not performing the required absorbing feature.
- While various pads and the like have been developed to respond to various other perspiration or moisture problems (e.g., underarm shields, sanitary napkins, etc.) none have been developed with enough flexibility to address the needs of numerous varieties of women suffering from breast perspiration and/or milk leakage. It is acknowledged that other devices have been developed for wear under the breast, but they are purposefully relatively thick and bulky and either intended for cosmetic, uplift purposes. Other pads have been developed to absorb perspiration; however, they are either bulky, address mainly the area between the breasts, or address the entire under area of the breast from underarm to cleavage. Such pads are too bulky and obvious as to not provide discretion of wearing by the user.
- Further, there are pads that are available that can be inserted between a woman's bra and her breasts during lactation. The available pads have limited use because the leak-proof barrier is generally in contact with the breast and nipples and may create irritation and soreness, particularly if the nipples stay too moist due to the wet pad being directly in touch with the breasts without any other insulating layers. The thick absorbent pad is bulky and uncomfortable to wear. Additionally, the leak-proof barrier and thick absorbent pad may entrap moisture within the undergarment, thereby increasing the risk of yeast infections.
- Additionally, some pads are disposable and not reusable and the cost of purchasing the pads may be an economic burden since it may add up to a significant sum per year. Additionally, the waste produced is environmentally unsustainable. Moreover, the pads may be positioned incorrectly or sized incorrectly, which adds to their low efficacy and discomfort. Finally, the available pads are cumbersome to use since a woman must remember to put on and change her pads, or wash previously worn reusable ones, each time she has to use them.
- Consequently, there is a need for undergarments, such as undershirts and bras, which eliminate the need for using disposable pads while effectively absorbing liquid flow and preventing sweat, leaked milk, and other bodily fluids from seeping through to the outer garment. Additionally, it is desirable that the undergarments provide stain prevention, moisture-wicking, antimicrobial management, and skin comfort. The present disclosure addresses these particular needs, as will be described in greater detail below.
- In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a moisture absorbing undergarment comprising a body having a front section shaped to cover at least a portion of a wearer's chest area. The body is configured to be maintainable on the wearer's upper body such that the at least a portion of the wearer's chest area is covered by the front section.
- The front section of the body is provided with a multi-layer construction. In greater detail, such construction includes a first layer fabricated from a soft, pliable material adapted to be placeable into contact with and provide a wicking effect drawing moisture from the wearer's chest area, a second layer disposed adjacent the first layer and fabricated from a material having prescribed moisture absorption properties, a third layer disposed adjacent the second layer and fabricated from an at least partially moisture blocking material, and a fourth layer disposed adjacent the third layer and fabricated from a material which defines an exteriorly presented surface of the front section and has prescribed aesthetic and tactile characteristics. The third layer is preferably laminated to the fourth layer, and may comprise a breathable, elastic polyurethane film. The second layer may be secured to the third layer via a prescribed attachment modality as maintains the second layer in substantially abutting contact with the third layer. Similarly, the first layer may be secured to the second layer via a prescribed attachment modality as maintains the first layer in substantially abutting contact with the second layer.
- In the undergarment, the first layer may comprise a knit fabric having a first side positionable into contact with the wearer and a second side facing the second layer, with one or both of the first and second sides being treated with one of a hydrophilic composition and a hydrophobic composition. Along these lines, one of the first and seconds sides of the knit fabric may be treated with the hydrophilic composition, and the remaining one of the first and second sides is treated with the hydrophobic composition.
- It is contemplated that within the undergarment, the first layer and the second layer may collectively define at least one pocket therebetween sized and configured to removably accommodate an ancillary absorption layer adapted to supplement the moisture absorption properties of the second layer.
- It is further contemplated that, in one exemplary iteration of the undergarment, the body may further define an opposed pair of side sections generally positionable under respective ones of the wearer's arms, and a back section extensible along the wearer's back, with each of the front, side and backs sections is provided with the multi-layer construction. In accordance with a further contemplated refinement, the front section may define a pair of cup portions adapted to accommodate the wearer's breasts, a cradle portion which underlies the cup portions, and a center gore portion extending at least partially between the cup portions, with the cup, cradle and center gore portions each being provided with the multi-layer construction. With this particular construction, the first, second, third and fourth layers in each of the cradle and center gore portions may be operatively secured to each other in a manner which effectively maintains them in substantially abutting contact with each other, with the first layer and the second layer in each of the cup portions collectively define at least one pocket therebetween sized and configured to removably accommodate the aforementioned ancillary absorption layer adapted to supplement the moisture absorption properties of the second layer. Further, each of the cup portions may define a slot sized and configured to provide access into a respective one of the pockets.
- The present disclosure is best understood by reference to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
- These, as well as other features of the present disclosure, will become more apparent upon reference to the drawings wherein:
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FIG. 1A is a front-elevational view of a first exemplary undergarment constructed in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 1B is a rear-elevational view of the undergarment shown inFIG. 1A ; -
FIG. 1C is a right side-elevational view of the undergarment shown inFIG. 1A , the left side-elevational view being a mirror image thereof; -
FIG. 2 is a rear-elevational view of a second exemplary undergarment constructed in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 3A is a front-elevational view of a third exemplary undergarment constructed in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 3B is a rear-elevational view of the undergarment shown inFIG. 3A ; -
FIG. 4A is a front-elevational view of a fourth exemplary undergarment constructed in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 4B is a rear-elevational view of the undergarment shown inFIG. 3A ; -
FIG. 5 is an exploded, cross-sectional view at least a portion of each of the exemplary undergarments shown inFIGS. 1A-1C and 2-4 , depicting the multi-layer, moisture absorbing construction thereof; -
FIG. 6A is a cross-sectional view similar toFIG. 5 , depicting a non-exploded, exemplary implementation of the multi-layer, moisture absorbing construction particularly suited to accommodate the optional, removable insertion of an ancillary absorption layer; -
FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view similar toFIG. 6A , but further depicting the ancillary absorption layer as removably inserted into the pocket defined within the multi-layer, moisture absorbing construction; -
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view similar toFIGS. 6A and 6B , but depicting a first contemplated variant of the multi-layer, moisture absorbing construction shown therein; and -
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view similar toFIGS. 6A and 6B , but depicting a second contemplated variant of the multi-layer, moisture absorbing construction shown therein. - Common reference numerals are used throughout the drawings and detailed description to indicate like elements.
- Referring now to the drawings wherein the showing are purposes of illustrating preferred implementations of the present disclosure only, and not for purposes of limiting the same,
FIGS. 1A-1C depict amoisture absorbing undergarment 10 constructed in accordance with a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Theundergarment 10 is a bra comprising abody 12. Thebody 12 includes afront section 14 shaped to cover at least a portion of a wearer's chest area. In greater detail, in the bra version of theundergarment 10 shown inFIGS. 1A-1C , thefront section 14 defines several discrete regions. These regions include a spaced pair ofcup portions 16 adapted to accommodate the wearer's breasts, acradle portion 18 which underlies thecup portions 16, and acenter gore portion 20 which extends at least partially between thecup portions 16. - As will be recognized by those of ordinary skill in the art, the
body 14 is configured to be maintainable on the wearer's upper body such that the at least a portion of the wearer's chest area is covered by thefront section 14. In the bra version of theundergarment 10, thebody 14 further defines an opposed pair ofside sections 22 generally positionable under respective ones of the wearer's arms, and aback section 24 extensible along the wearer's back. In theundergarment 10, theback section 24 is further segregated into an opposed, generally identical pair ofwing segments 26 which are releasably attachable to each other. In the exemplary embodiment shown inFIG. 1B , the releasable attachment of thewing segments 26 to each other is facilitated by complementary sets of hooks and eyes. However, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that other, alternative fastening modalities, including but not limited to complementary snaps, clasps, hook and loop fastener material, etc., may be used to facilitate the releasable attachment of thewing sections 26 to each other without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. - The
body 14 is further maintained upon the wearer's upper body through the use of a pair of identically configuredstraps 28 extensible over respective ones of the wearer's shoulders. As seen inFIGS. 1A-1C , each of thestraps 28 includes a first (front) end attached to a respective one of thecup portions 18 of thefront section 14, and an opposed second (back) end attached to a respective one of thewing segments 26 of theback section 24. Any one of numerous permanent or selectively releasable of attachment modalities (e.g., stitching, buckles, clasps, etc.) may be used to facilitate the attachment of thestraps 28 to the remainder of theundergarment 10. - Referring now to
FIGS. 5, 6A and 6B , in theundergarment 10, at least thefront section 14 of thebody 12 is provided with amulti-layer construction 30. It is contemplated that the form of theconstruction 30 that will be integrated into theundergarment 10 is that shown inFIGS. 6A and 6B , withFIG. 5 providing a more fully exploded view of thatconstruction 30 for illustrative purposes. In greater detail, theconstruction 30 includes afirst layer 32 fabricated from a soft, pliable material adapted to be placeable into contact with and provide a wicking effect drawing moisture from the wearer's chest area. In an exemplary implementation, thefirst layer 32 may comprise a knit fabric having afirst side 34 positionable into contact with the wearer and an opposedsecond side 36. It is contemplated that one or both of the first andsecond sides first layer 32 may be treated with the hydrophilic composition, with the remaining one of the first andsecond sides - In addition to the
first layer 32, theconstruction 30 comprises asecond layer 38 which is disposed adjacent thefirst layer 32, thesecond side 36 of thefirst layer 32 thus facing thesecond layer 38. Thesecond layer 38 is preferably fabricated from a material having prescribed moisture absorption properties. In an exemplary implementation, thesecond layer 38 is fabricated from a liquid or moisture absorbing material (e.g., cotton, a cotton blend, an absorbent foam, modal, viscose-based fiber, etc.) with a weight in the range of from about 180-300 g/m2. However, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that other moisture absorbing materials provided in differing weights may be used for thesecond layer 38 without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. - The
construction 30 further comprises athird layer 40 disposed adjacent thesecond layer 38. Thethird layer 40 is fabricated from an at least partially moisture blocking material. Also included in theconstruction 30 is afourth layer 42 which is disposed adjacent thethird layer 40 and fabricated from a material which defines an exteriorly presented surface of at least a portion of thefront section 14, and has prescribed aesthetic and tactile characteristics. As seen inFIGS. 5, 6A and 6B , thethird layer 40 is preferably laminated to thefourth layer 42, though it is also contemplated that such third andfourth layers construction 30. In an exemplary implementation, thethird layer 40 may comprise a breathable, elastic polyurethane film. Along these lines the composite structure achieved by the lamination of the third andfourth layers - In the
exemplary construction 30 as shown inFIGS. 6A and 6B , it is contemplated that thesecond layer 38 will be secured to thethird layer 40 via a prescribed attachment modality as maintains thesecond layer 38 in substantially continuous, abutting contact with thethird layer 40. Such attachment modalities may include stitching or adhesives, though the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to any particular modality. Along these lines, it is also understood that the attachment of the third andfourth layers construction 30 may be implemented in the manner shown inFIG. 5 wherein thethird layer 38 is not attached or secured to thefourth layer 40, except at perhaps peripheral regions as may be necessary to complete the fabrication of theundergarment 10. - Though the
third layer 38 is attached to thefourth layer 40 in theexemplary construction 30 shown inFIGS. 6A and 6B , it is contemplated that thefirst layer 32 will not be attached to thesecond layer 38, at least in prescribed areas of thefront section 14, and notably thecup portions 16 of thefront section 14. In this regard, in theundergarment 10, at least portions of the first andsecond layers pocket 44 therebetween which is sized and configured to removably accommodate anancillary absorption layer 46 adapted to supplement the moisture absorption properties of thesecond layer 38. In theundergarment 10, theconstruction 30 integrated into thefront section 14 defines two separate anddistinct pockets 44 centrally positioned within respective ones of thecup portions 16. Eachpocket 44 is sized and configured to accommodate a respectiveancillary absorption layer 46. - In the
undergarment 10, eachancillary absorption layer 46 takes the form of a generally circular absorption pad. While each pad and itscorresponding pocket 44 may have complementary circular configurations, sizes and shapes other than those shown in FIGS. 1A-1C are contemplated to be within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Additionally, each pad and its associatedpocket 44 need not necessarily have complementary configurations. The absorption layer 46 (e.g., pad) may be fabricated from materials having prescribed moisture absorption properties, including but not limited to those described above in relation to thesecond layer 38. The material selection may be such that theabsorption layer 46 may be subjected to repeated washings when removed from itscorresponding pocket 44 without suffering rapid, undue degradation. Conversely, theabsorption layer 46 may disposable. As seen inFIG. 1B , theundergarment 10 is provided with a pair of elongate slots orslits 48 within respective ones of thecup portions 16, each of which provides access to the interior of a respective one of thepockets 44 to allow for the advancement of theabsorption layer 46 into its associatedpocket 44, and removal of theabsorption layer 46 from therewithin. - Referring now to
FIG. 7 , there is shown aconstruction 30 a which is a variant of theconstruction 30, and may be integrated into theundergarment 10 in substitution for or in addition to theconstruction 30. The sole distinction between theconstructions first layer 32 in theconstruction 30 a being secured to thesecond layer 38 via a prescribed attachment modality as maintains thefirst layer 32 in substantially continuous, abutting contact with thesecond layer 38, i.e., nopocket 44 is defined therebetween. Such attachment modalities may include stitching or adhesives, though the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to any particular modality. Along these lines, it is also understood that the attachment of the first andsecond layers - Referring now to
FIG. 8 , there is shown aconstruction 30 b which is another variant of theconstruction 30, and may itself be integrated into theundergarment 10 in substitution for or in addition to theconstruction 30. The sole distinction between theconstructions second layer 38 in theconstruction 30 b such that thepocket 44 is defined between the first andthird layers construction 30 is contemplated wherein theconstruction 30 b is modified such that thefirst layer 32 is secured to thethird layer 40 via a prescribed attachment modality (such as those described above) as maintains thefirst layer 32 in substantially continuous, abutting contact with thethird layer 40, i.e., nopocket 44 is defined therebetween. - As the chest/breast covering
front section 14 of theundergarment 10 is that which is arguably the most essential to providing the moisture absorbing properties of the present disclosure, it follows that a typical implementation of theundergarment 10 will entail fabricating at least thecup portions 16 from either the construction 30 (with the two pockets 44), theconstruction 30 a (with no pockets 44), theconstruction 30 b (with nosecond layer 38 but with two pockets 44), or the aforementioned variant of theconstruction 30 b (with nosecond layer 38 and no pockets 44). However, it is also contemplated that other parts of theundergarment 10 other than for thecup portions 16 may be fabricated from some iteration of the multi-layer construction, albeit typically one without pockets 44 (such as theconstruction 30 a or variant of theconstruction 30 b) to provide moisture/perspiration absorbing and/or transmission blocking qualities. By way of example, areas of theundergarment 10 susceptible to perspiration exposure, such as thecradle portion 18 which underlies thecup portions 16, thecenter gore portion 20, theside sections 22, and theback section 24 may, in addition to thecup portions 16, be fabricated from any one or more multi-layer construction iterations alone or in any combination. - Also, as is apparent from
FIGS. 1A-1C , assuming several different multi-layer constructions are integrated into theundergarment 10 in prescribed locations thereof, it is contemplated that the exteriorly presented layer included in each such construction (i.e., the layer 42) may differ based on aesthetic, tactile, or other preferences/considerations. For example, as shown inFIG. 1A , thelayer 42 of the multi-layer construction used for thecup portions 16 may differ thelayer 42 of the multi-layer construction used for thecradle portion 18, which in turn may differ from thelayer 42 of the multi-layer construction used for thecenter gore portion 20. - Referring now to
FIG. 2 , there is shown a secondexemplary undergarment 200 which may be fabricated to include any of the aforementioned iterations of the multi-layer construction in any of the aforementioned combinations. In this regard, theundergarment 200 differs from theundergarment 10 described above only in that it comprises a nursing bra wherein thecup portions 16 are releasably engaged to respective ones of thestraps 28 as allows them to be selectively folded downwardly as theundergarment 200 is being worn. The straps are further attached to respective ones of pair ofsupport panels 202 which are operative to maintain theundergarment 200 on the upper body of the wearer when either or both of thecup portions 16 are detached from the corresponding one of thestraps 28. - Referring now to
FIGS. 3A and 3B , there is shown a thirdexemplary undergarment 300 which may also be fabricated to include any of the aforementioned iterations of the multi-layer construction in any of the aforementioned combinations. In this regard, theundergarment 300 differs from theundergarment 10 described above in that it comprises a nursing sleep bra having abody 312 with afront section 314 predominantly defined by a partially overlapping pair ofcup panels 316 in substitution for thecup portions 16 shown inFIGS. 1A-1C and 2 above. Thebody 312 also includes aback section 324, a pair ofshoulder sections 328 which are each adapted to span a respective one of the wearer's shoulders and define continuous transitions from respective ones of thecup panels 316 to theback section 324, and an opposed pair ofside sections 322 which also define continuous transitions from respective ones of thecup panels 316 to theback section 324. Each of these panels/sections is amenable to having any iteration of the multi-layer construction integrated therein. In the exemplary iteration shown inFIG. 3A , each of thecup panels 316 is fabricated in accordance with theconstruction 30, and thus includes thepockets 44 which accommodaterespective absorption layers 46/pads. - Referring now to
FIGS. 4A and 4B , there is shown a fourthexemplary undergarment 400 which may also be fabricated to include any of the aforementioned iterations of the multi-layer construction in any of the aforementioned combinations. In this regard, theundergarment 400 differs from theundergarment 10 described above in that it comprises a sports bra having abody 412 with afront section 414 predominantly defined by abreast covering region 416 in substitution for thecup portions 16 shown inFIGS. 1A-1C and 2 above. Thebody 412 also includes aback section 424, a pair ofshoulder sections 428 which are each adapted to span a respective one of the wearer's shoulders and define continuous transitions from thefront section 414 to theback section 424, and an opposed pair ofside sections 422 which also define continuous transitions from thefront section 414 to theback section 424. Each of these sections is amenable to having any iteration of the multi-layer construction integrated therein. In the exemplary iteration shown inFIG. 4A , at least thebreast covering region 416 of thefront section 414 is fabricated in accordance with theconstruction 30, and thus includes thepockets 44 which accommodaterespective absorption layers 46/pads. However, in the context of theundergarment 400 wherein thebreast covering region 416 is substantially continuous, it is possible that asingle pocket 44 may be defined therein which accommodates asingle absorption layer 46/pad of suitable size to span both the wearer's breasts. - Though not shown, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that any of the aforementioned iterations of the multi-layer construction may be integrated in any of the aforementioned combinations into corresponding areas or regions of wearing apparel items other than for undergarments, including tank tops, T-shirts, etc., without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.
- In various alternative embodiments, the materials described in specific embodiments herein may be substituted by materials that would be recognizable as compatible by those skilled in the art. Further, any chemicals, compounds, stains, dyes, and other treatments or elements of the garment, its design, or the process by which it is created may be substituted with other known materials recognized by those skilled in art, including but not limited to hydrophilic elements, hydrophobic elements, sealants, foams, and others. The various components or subparts of any embodiment may also be substituted and used with other subparts of other embodiments and various combinations thereof provided the claimed functionalities or general purpose of the design is preserved. Along these lines, all features, elements, components, functions, and steps described with respect to any embodiment provided herein are intended to be freely combinable and substitutable with those from any other embodiment unless otherwise stated. Thus, this disclosure provides exemplary embodiments, the scope of the present disclosure not being limited by these exemplary embodiments, with numerous variations, whether explicitly provided for by the specification or implied by the specification, such as variations in structure, dimension, type of material and manufacturing process, being capable of implementation by one of skill in the art in view of this disclosure.
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